I came across this story on Reddit, and it hit me right in the feels. It’s about a girl (23F) who works with a cute guy (22M). They’ve always connected well at work—talking about all sorts of things, joking around, and sharing new music. Every time they close the store together feels like a mini party because of the music they play.
The girl mentioned that things sometimes feel flirty, though she admits she’s terrible at picking up on those signals. Recently, the guy decided to quit his job to focus on his career and move to another country—not too far, but still away from where she lives. His family would remain in her city.
Since he’s leaving, she invited him to the Christmas market, using the excuse that she wanted to go again and thought it’d be fun since he hadn’t been yet. He said yes, and they had an amazing time—good vibes, fun conversations, and lots of laughs. Things were a bit awkward at first, but by the end, it really felt like a date.
He even had plans with friends afterward but stayed nearly half an hour longer with her, showing up late to meet them. She couldn’t tell if he thought of it as a date, though, and they hadn’t talked since (they didn’t text every day anyway).
She’s stuck now—should she persist and see where this could go, or just let it be?
One Reddit commenter said, “Tell him. It could blossom into something great if you don’t try. If he’s not into it, then you can stop wasting your time hanging out and developing feelings.”
The girl responded, “Any advice on how I can tell him? Our last day working together is coming up this week.”
Another commenter added, “You got to do it before he leaves. Else you will never know how he feels.”
Someone else encouraged, “Just rip off the bandaid and come right out and say it.”
Reading her story made me think about how tricky it can be when timing and emotions collide. With his last day approaching fast, she feels like she needs to decide soon—before she loses the chance entirely. It’s one of those classic Reddit posts that makes you root for the OP, hoping they find the courage to take that leap.
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